Fordham United Methodist Church: Events

Fordham United Methodist Church: A Beacon of Light in the Bronx and Beyond

Events.

Join us for our Sunday at 4:00 P.M. concert series, Fordham at Four, featuring solos and ensembles from the Fordham Church Community.

Upcoming Special Events

March 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM 

Song Service, Part II of "The Messiah" in Fordham's sanctuary.

Conductor: Dr. John Carlton Banks

Harpsichord: Dr. Eric L. Martin

Featuring The Ensemble Sepia
Ruth Ann Cunningham, soprano

Marlene Moore, soprano
Ginger Inabinet, mezzo-soprano

Kevin Bagby, tenor
Reginald Hayes, tenor
Russell Saint John, baritone

Steven Kirby, bass-baritone

 

Past  Events

February 21, 2010 at 4:00 PM

Actress Harriett D. Foy in My Soul Looks Back in Wonder: A journey through the memories of a people in word and song conceived by Harriett D. Foy based on first-hand experiences of slaves.



Thursday, February 25, 2010 7:30 PM at Merkin Hall 

Russell Saint John, baritone
A "Witness" to Hall Johnson

January 17, 2010

Joint MLK Jr. Service at Fordham UMC, Bishop Alfred Johnson, Preacher 

December 13, 2009

Annual Performance of George Frederick Handel's "Messiah", Part 1: The Christmas Section and Hallelujah Chorus, 4pm with a reception in Hackl Hall following the performance.

Conductor: Dr. John Carlton Banks
Harpsichord: David Wolff
Featuring The Ensemble Sepia
Ruth Ann Cunningham, soprano
Ginger Inabinet, alto
Reginald Hayes, tenor
Russell Saint John, baritone

October 25, 2009

Thank You Mr. Paul Robeson: A Tribute to an American Master

Performed by Russell Saint John, baritone

David Wolff, piano

A Celebration of Mr. Robeson's Famed October 29, 1927 Paris Concert of Negro Spirituals and Folk Songs

 

February 1, 2009

  • Three Sopranos: An African American Experience
    Including Classical Selections, Sacred Song and Spirituals

  • Willsonia Boyer, Soprano
    Pamela Jones, Soprano
    Marilyn Moore, Soprano
    Byron Sean, Piano
    Antonio Dangerfield, Trumpet
    Suggested Donation: $25

December 14, 2008

Annual Performance of George Frederick Handel's
"Messiah, Part 1"

Director: Dr. John Carlton Banks
Organist: David Wolff
Featuring The Ensemble Sepia, with Harpsichord
Ruth Ann Cunningham, soprano
Ginger Inabinet, alto
Reginald Hayes, tenor
Russell Saint John, baritone
Donation: $50

March 30th, 2008

  • Marcos Sola, Baritone
    Songs and Music of Spanish Composers

April 20, 2008

  • Marlene Moore, Soprano
    Songs and Sacred Arias

May 4, 2008

  • The Fordham Choir, Soloists, Ensemble Sepia and Harpsichord
    Ascension Sunday:  Handel's Messiah Part III and the Hallelujah Chorus

June 22, 2008

  • Fordham and Friends
    Anniversary Sunday:  Classical Selections, Sacred Music, Spirituals, Jazz and  Gospel

October 26, 2008

  • Russell Saint John, Baritone
    A concert of varied music including classical selections and Spirituals.

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phone (718) 367-9347 | fax (718) 563-7620
2543 Marion Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458
Rev. Leo W. Curry, Pastor | Dr. John Banks, Music Director

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